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Science Plan - Adult 1-6 with Chicken

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Hill’s

Science Plan - Adult 1-6 with Chicken

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Hill’s Science Plan Adult 1-6 with Chicken is a premium dry food specifically formulated to support the energy needs of adult cats aged 1 to 6 years.

The recipe includes chicken and turkey meals as the primary protein sources, delivering high-quality protein for lean muscle maintenance.

Balanced minerals promote kidney and bladder health, while taurine supports heart health.

The formula, rich in vitamin E, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, ensures a healthy coat and skin.

The inclusion of natural ingredients combined with advanced scientific formulation supports overall wellness and vitality in adult cats.

 

Pros:

  • High Protein Content: Crude protein at 32.3%, primarily sourced from chicken and turkey meal, promotes lean muscle maintenance.
  • Joint and Heart Health: Enriched with taurine (2,000 mg/kg) and omega-3 fatty acids (0.5%) to support cardiac function and reduce inflammation.
  • Digestive Health: Includes beet pulp as a natural source of fiber for healthy digestion.
  • Skin and Coat Care: Omega-6 fatty acids (3.2%) and vitamin E (600 mg/kg) enhance coat shine and skin health.
  • Balanced Minerals: Optimized levels of phosphorus (0.74%) and calcium (0.76%) support urinary tract health and strong bones.

 

Cons:

  • Moderate Fat Content: Fat at 20.5% may not suit cats prone to obesity or those on restricted-fat diets.
  • Low Fiber Content: Crude fiber at 1.4% may not meet the needs of cats requiring higher fiber for digestive or weight management issues.
  • Grain-Based Formula: This formula contains wheat and maize, which may not be ideal for cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.
  • Limited Novel Proteins: It relies on chicken and turkey meals, which may not suit cats with allergies who require novel protein sources.

 

Ingredients

Chicken and turkey meal
18%
Wheat
Maize
Animal fat
Maize gluten meal
Brewers' rice
Digest
Minerals
Dried beet pulp
Fish Oil

Vitamins and Additives

Nutritional additives: 3b103 (Iron) 91.1mg, 3b202 (Iodine) 4.0mg, 3b405 (Copper) 9.0mg, 3b502 (Manganese) 9.4mg, 3b603 (Zinc) 141mg; with natural antioxidant

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
32.3%
Crude Fat
20.5%
Crude Fiber
1.4%
Moisture
5.5%
Crude Ash
5.3%
Calcium
0.76%
Phosphorus
0.74%
Potassium
0.81%
Magnesium
0.08%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
3.2%
Metabolizable Energy
4161 kcal/kg
Product last updated: January 13, 2025, 3:57 PM

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Why this score?

37.7% carbohydrates of combination C
-33
Low protein content
-16
Gluten at 4th place after meat
-2
Unknown source of main fat ingredient
-3

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How the score is calculated?

The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

(1) Amount of protein (more is better)

(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)

(3) Quality and source of ingredients.

Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein is the most important component in a cat’s diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat’s diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods.
This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.

The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100.
Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.